Emergency Rigging Cutters
Dismasting is right up there among a sailor's worst nightmares. When a mast comes down at sea, no matter how or why, there's tremendous...
Scully Rig
Sailors, by inclination, tend to be inventive. If there's a problem to be resolved, we often address it by whatever means available—an approach we...
Adding Yarn Telltales to Your Sail
Fixed wind indicators tell the direction of the wind relative to the boat, but it is the flow within a few inches of the...
‘Sprit Kit
Recently PS tested an OEM product that increased the light-air performance on one of our test platforms—a trailerable San Juan 23—and eased sailhandling in...
Synergy Dock Line Stands Up in Tests
In July 2008, Practical Sailor looked at products for docking, anchoring, or mooring in a storm. Among those mentioned was the Synergy docking line,...
Farewell to Skip Allans S/V Wildflower
Anyone who has ever run before a gale knows how exhilarating it can be. On the right boat, in the right conditions, the adrenaline...
Holt Allen Best Buy in Furling Leads
The basic goals are fairleads that: 1. Line up exactly, whether fixed or articulating; 2. Run freely; 3. Are smooth and unobtrusive so that...
PS Advisor
Dutchman vs. Lazy JacksIm in the market for some kind of sail flaking system and need advice. Have you compared the lazy jack method...
High-Tech Rope Test
The Knot really isn't something that should make rope run screaming from the deck. The knot is something we're used to. It's a good...
Boat Deck Hardware: Rope Clutch Test Update
In the March 2009 issue, Practical Sailor bench-tested eight rope clutches, including a prototype from Garhauer Marine, a California-based marine hardware maker. Garhauer recently...
Beneteau 423: What You Should Know | Boat Review
Looking to buy a 40-45 foot sailboat? Considering a Beneteau 423? See a Beneteau 423 for sale? What are the pros and cons of...
